This healthy and delicious unstuffed peppers recipe uses frozen vegetables.
Unstuffed Peppers
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 Tbs Olive Oil
- 1 cup Onion, frozen, chopped
- 2 cup Bell Pepper, frozen, chopped
- 1 lb Turkey, 93% lean, ground
- 1/4-1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 1/2 tsp Cumin, ground
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper, ground
- 1 cup cooked rice, any kind (can use frozen)
- 1-14 oz Can Tomatoes, diced and drained
- Salt and Pepper
- 1/4 cup Cilantro, fresh, chopped
Directions:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the frozen onion and bell peppers and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add the ground turkey to the pan, using a spoon to break up any large pieces.
- When the turkey begins to brown, add the frozen garlic, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Continue to cook until the turkey is completely browned the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the rice to the skillet and stir to incorporate. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes and cook for an additional 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.
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